ENGLAND paid a touching tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson ahead of their win over Finland.
The former Three Lions manager passed away in August after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
The Swede was remembered by the national team with an emotional video.
The social media video showed Eriksson’s best moments from his five years in charge of England.
This included the iconic 5-1 win over Germany in Munich back in 2001 in which Michael Owen netted a hat-trick.
Eriksson spoke in the video as he outlined how “proud” he was to have been the England manager.
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He said: “I felt at home at once and that helps the relationship with the players and the country.”
Inside Wembley Stadium, Eriksson’s picture was shown on the big screens for fans to pay tribute.
And emotional fans took part in a minute’s round of applause.
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This included the current England interim manager, Lee Carsley, and players.
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Frank Lampard, who handed Harry Kane his golden cap, also visibly applauded his former coach.
SVEN’S AMAZING CAREER
1977 – Having played football professionally in Sweden, Sven-Goran Eriksson kicked off his managerial career with Swedish side Degerfors.
2000 – He guided Lazio to the Serie A title to become one of the hottest coaches in the world.
2001 – Following the resignation of Kevin Keegan, he was appointed England’s next permanent manager in February 2001. He oversaw 66 games with the Three Lions, winning 39 and losing just 12.
2002 – Eriksson led England to the 2002 World Cup with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and David Beckham in his squad. The Three Lions were knocked out in the quarter-finals.
2004 – The legendary manager also led the Three Lions to Euro 2004, but they were knocked out of the quarter-finals to Portugal.
2006 – Eriksson led England to another World Cup, his final tournament in charge, before resigning.
2007 – The Swede took charge of Manchester City a year after leaving the England job and oversaw 45 games.
2010 – Having coached Mexico, Ivory Coast and Notts County after parting ways with Man City, Erikson took charge of Leicester and saved them from relegation. Following his time with the Foxes he went on to manage China and Philippines.
2024 – In January 2024, Eriksson announced he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Three months later, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of managing Liverpool in a legends match at Anfield, before passing away in August.
The matchday programme was also dedicated to the former Manchester City and Lazio manager.
Eriksson managed England between 2001 and 2006, having taken over the job from Kevin Keegan.
He took charge of England for three major tournaments, each time ending at the quarter-final stage.
Euro 2004 and the World Cup in 2006 both ended with a penalty shootout heartbreak to Portugal.
England followed up the tributes with a brilliant display to dispatch Finland 2-0.
Kane bagged himself a brace on his 100th appearance for his nation to take his tally to 68 goals.
SVEN’S ENGLAND RECORD – 2001-2006
Matches 67
Wins 40
Draws 17
Losses 10
Win percentage 59.7
World Cup 2002
Lost 2-1 to Brazil in quarter-final
Euros 2004
Lost on penalties to Portugal in quarter-final
World Cup 2006
Lost on penalties to Portugal in quarter-final
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
